CARW Program
The California Alternative Rates for Water (CARW) Program offers income-qualified customers a $5.50 per month discount on their water bill.
Conditions for Participation
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The water bill is in your name.
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You may not be claimed on another person's income tax return other than your spouse.
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Your total yearly household income (the income or aid received by all persons living in your home)-before deductions-is no more than the income level shown below.
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You may be asked to verify your income. If you do not reply or are found not eligible, you may receive corrected billings.
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You will be reminded to renew your application every two years.
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You are a residential customer with a 1 inch or smaller water meter.
What counts as Income
Total household income is all revenues, from all household members, from whatever sources derived, including but not limited to: wages, salaries, interest, dividends, spousal and child support payments; public assistance payments, Social Security and pensions, rental income, income from self-employment, and all employment-related non-cash income.
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Maximum Household Income | |
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Number of Persons In Household |
Total Combined Yearly Income |
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1 or 2 |
$30,500 |
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3 |
$35,800 |
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4 |
$43,200 |
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5 |
$50,600 |
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6 |
$58,000 |
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Add $7,400 for each additional person. | |
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Ingreso Máximo en el Hogar | |
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Nưmero de Personas En el Hogar |
Ingreso Total Annual combinado |
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1 ó 2 |
$30,500 |
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3 |
$35,800 |
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4 |
$43,200 |
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5 |
$50,600 |
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6 |
$58,000 |
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Añada $7,400 por cada personal adicional. | |
Verification of Income
You may be asked to verify your household's eligibility for the CARW Program. If requested, you must provide proof of income for all persons living in your household. If you do not reply or are found not eligible, you may receive corrected billings.
If you currently qualify for California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) with Southern California Edison or The Gas Company, you may be asked to provide a copy of your current electric or gas bill.
How can you apply for CARW Program
If you currently qualify for California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) with Southern California Edison of the Gas Company, you will be eligible for CARW.
To obtain an application, click here or if you have any questions about the CARW Program, please call our Customer Service Department at (562) 923-9671 or (800) PARK WTR (727-5987).